Buying, Owning, Driving and Maintaining a car in North America

maddy42 · 18th April 2016, 10:29

Some of the cars which came to the autocross! Also I had to volunteer at the start line, sending everyone off which was an experience! Could achieve only a 55 second time while the best were a couple of Miatas at 41 seconds! Was carrying way too much speeds so spent most of the time correcting myself. Also most of the folks in my group missed a part of the circuit entirely resulting in a DNF.

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VIPER_SRT · 19th April 2016, 00:33

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Originally Posted by dr.abhijeet

Leasing or buying? In any case, very strong choice! No designo leather? That's is a gem of an engine. I really like your option choices.

Thanks.. Leasing! I keep changing SUV's every few years, I know

. Designo is nice to have but I already crossed my threshold level from 90's to 100+

just for that V8 engine. A completely redesigned GLS is due in 2019 and then X7 is coming in 2018

VIPER_SRT · 19th April 2016, 18:07

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Originally Posted by maddy42

Also I had to volunteer at the start line, sending everyone off which was an experience! Could achieve only a 55 second time while the best were a couple of Miatas at 41 seconds! Was carrying way too much speeds so spent most of the time correcting myself. Also most of the folks in my group missed a part of the circuit entirely resulting in a DNF.
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First time at Autocross? What were you driving? That's a nice GT3.

maddy42 · 20th April 2016, 01:53

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Originally Posted by VIPER_SRT

First time at Autocross? What were you driving? That's a nice GT3.

Was my second visit and was interesting they let me flag off people. I was driving in my stock genesis coupe which is a 2.0 turbo. My last ride was with a lot of slides which made it interesting, but i messed up my time.

Maddy

VIPER_SRT · 21st April 2016, 01:50

Not sure what will happen to these new GLS's.
Source: http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Sem...376240261.html

mail4ajo · 22nd April 2016, 20:00

Does anyone have experience with owning Motorcycles? Wanted to know more about insurance. My current agent does do not motorcycles.

VIPER_SRT · 22nd April 2016, 20:10

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Does anyone have experience with owning Motorcycles? Wanted to know more about insurance. My current agent does do not motorcycles.

GEICO!

Their Ads are all over the place. Another one is StateFarm.

maddy42 · 23rd April 2016, 06:10

Mail4ajo I use Statefarm. Their liability is 20 bucks and their full coverage is 45 which I have taken. Atleast will get back something if I loose my motorcycle. Bundle your insurance rental motorcycle and car for the lowest rates.

Maddy

bhardwhu · 23rd April 2016, 09:16

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Does anyone have experience with owning Motorcycles? Wanted to know more about insurance. My current agent does do not motorcycles.

I have used both progressive and Geico in last two years. Both are hassle free in terms of getting a quote and booking a policy with them. you can either call them or get a quote online by yourself. Hope that is helpful.

Himanshu

VPSuchin · 23rd April 2016, 23:01

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Does anyone have experience with owning Motorcycles? Wanted to know more about insurance. My current agent does do not motorcycles.

I would definitely recommend Statefarm. I got a discount as I also had my car insured with them.
Also remember that depending on the type of motorcycle, Premium can definitely be even higher than your car's insurance even after discounts. If you take the MSF basic Rider course
you will get additional discounts.

I was paying about 10 to 15 $ per month more for a supersport motorcycle compared to my car.

vineethvazhayil · 23rd April 2016, 23:50

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Originally Posted by VIPER_SRT

Not sure what will happen to these new GLS's.
Source: http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Sem...376240261.html

wow! that's a lot of $$ right there. I'm guessing they would be claimed against the insurance of the transporter and show up as rebuilt title?

mail4ajo · 25th April 2016, 19:21

Query on car credit. How do you become a member of DCU credit union if you are not located in the area or member of the organizations they serve. Is there a fee based membership? Or do we just apply to loans directly?

jraj · 25th April 2016, 19:36

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Query on car credit. How do you become a member of DCU credit union if you are not located in the area or member of the organizations they serve. Is there a fee based membership? Or do we just apply to loans directly?

You can become a member online by paying a $5 fee.I am located in MI and thats what I did before applying for a auto loan

mail4ajo · 25th April 2016, 19:48

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Originally Posted by jraj

You can become a member online by paying a $5 fee.I am located in MI and thats what I did before applying for a auto loan

Thanks, so the option you receive is like donate $xx to this organization to be member and 3-4 options? Is this right? I am trying to open checking account

VIPER_SRT · 25th April 2016, 19:53

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Originally Posted by vineethvazhayil

wow! that's a lot of $$ right there. I'm guessing they would be claimed against the insurance of the transporter and show up as rebuilt title?

Not sure about title but I'm guessing a rebuild at factory? Strip it down to the frame, do it again!

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maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,143 Thanked: 1,385 Times View My Garage	Some of the cars which came to the autocross! Also I had to volunteer at the start line, sending everyone off which was an experience! Could achieve only a 55 second time while the best were a couple of Miatas at 41 seconds! Was carrying way too much speeds so spent most of the time correcting myself. Also most of the folks in my group missed a part of the circuit entirely resulting in a DNF.
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VIPER_SRT BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: PA Posts: 439 Thanked: 189 Times View My Garage	Re: Buying, Owning, Driving and Maintaining a car in North America Not sure what will happen to these new GLS's. Source: http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Sem...376240261.html Attached Thumbnails Last edited by VIPER_SRT : 21st April 2016 at 01:55.
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mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 332 Times View My Garage	Re: Buying, Owning, Driving and Maintaining a car in North America Does anyone have experience with owning Motorcycles? Wanted to know more about insurance. My current agent does do not motorcycles.
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maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,143 Thanked: 1,385 Times View My Garage	Mail4ajo I use Statefarm. Their liability is 20 bucks and their full coverage is 45 which I have taken. Atleast will get back something if I loose my motorcycle. Bundle your insurance rental motorcycle and car for the lowest rates. Maddy
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mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 332 Times View My Garage	Re: Buying, Owning, Driving and Maintaining a car in North America Query on car credit. How do you become a member of DCU credit union if you are not located in the area or member of the organizations they serve. Is there a fee based membership? Or do we just apply to loans directly? Last edited by mail4ajo : 25th April 2016 at 19:24.
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